New Jersey Youth Soccer is pleased to share with you our April membership newsletter to keep you informed of the latest news and happenings around the New Jersey
soccer community.

U.S. Youth Soccer and Clif Kid Announce Player of the Month Initiative

Each month, U.S. Youth Soccer will be recognizing one male and one female Player of the Month with the Clif Kid Raise the Bar Award. Clif Kid will provide each
recipient with a prize pack featuring Clif bars, apparel, a $25 gift card and more! Read
more.

NJ Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with adidas

New Jersey Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year extension to a partnership that names adidas as its official uniform supplier. Additionally, the partnership will
create an enhanced presence for adidas though NJ Youth Soccer events and its online platforms. Read more.

In this video flashback, we revisit the Red Carpet Experience sponsored by RWJ Barnabas at the 2017 NJ Youth Soccer Awards Dinner for an interview with the NJ Rush
13U Girls, who were winners of the National Championship Series in their age group. Watch interview.

Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids

More than 35 million kids play an organized sport in the U.S. However, did you know that almost a third of those kids get injured to the point where they miss
practices or games? April is National Youth Sports Safety month, and Maureen McFadden has some tips on how parents can keep their kids safe out on the field. Read more.

New Jersey Youth Soccer is teaming-up with Chipotle Mexican Grill to host a Wear Your Jersey BOGO Day on Saturday, May 12.
All NJYS players who wear their jersey at any New Jersey Chipotle location on May 12 will receive a buy-one, get-one deal on burritos, bowls, tacos or salads. Read more.

NJ Youth Soccer Announces ODP Committee

In an effort to further the success of the New Jersey Olympic Development Program (ODP), NJ Youth Soccer is proud to announce that Denise Reddy, Robert Turner, Scott
Baker and Nick LaBrocca have joined its ODP Committee. Each individual is an incredibly accomplished soccer professional who has made substantial strides within the New Jersey soccer community.
Read more.

NJYS Play of the Month

NJ Youth Soccer is once again teaming-up with the New York Red Bulls and Sky Blue FC to celebrate the best on-field moments in the region for our "Play of the Month"
initiative. This is an opportunity for NJ Youth Soccer players and teams to share their achievements, fun on the field and win a monthly prize from the New York Red Bulls or Sky Blue FC. This could
be an individual goal, save, string of passes or any soccer activity that celebrates success and achievement on the field. Just tag @NJYouthSoccer on social media when you post a video, and make
sure to use #NJYSplayofthemonth.